Government - City ·
10 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
4
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★☆
Providence Valdez Medical Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Valdez, Alaska. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (5/5 for staffing, 2/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 8.57 hours per resident per day, above the Alaska average of 7.00. Its most recent inspection on Mar 6, 2025 cited 8 deficiencies.
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★★☆ 4/5
Health Inspections
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Staffing
★★★★★ 5/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
No data
How Providence Valdez Medical Center compares
This facility vs. the Alaska and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
Alaska avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
8.57
7.00
3.89
above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
3.49
2.15
0.68
above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
5.09
4.17
2.34
above avg
Nursing staff turnover
50.0%
46.8%
46.4%
above avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
8.0
10.2
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
8.57
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
3.49
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.00
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
5.09
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
7.55
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
50.0%
Registered Nurses
33.3%
Administrator Changes—
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Mar 6, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
8
Total Deficiencies Found
96
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Providence Valdez Medical Center
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2025
Potential for harm
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Infection Control Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2025
Potential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection Control Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2025
Potential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2025
Minimal
Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Dec 1, 2023
Potential for harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Dec 1, 2023
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Dec 1, 2023
Potential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Dec 1, 2023
About This Facility
Address
911 Meals Avenue Valdez, AK 99686
CMS Certification #
025034
Ownership
Government - City
Certified Beds
10
Avg Residents/Day
9.4
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
2005-10-03
Setting
Rural
Location & Nearby
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CMS gives Providence Valdez Medical Center an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, including 5/5 for staffing and 2/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Providence Valdez Medical Center reports 8.57 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Alaska average of 7.00.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 8 deficiencies.
Providence Valdez Medical Center is certified for 10 beds.
Admissions at Providence Valdez Medical Center
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (907) 834-1825. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
